i'm back

[xp_darcy]

somewhat in order:
- giant apology to anyone i worried. many of you will get an in person one later if you want.
- please don't visit tonight.
- text me about tomorrow and this week as i get settled back in.
- i am working through my message backlog.
- i hope all of you had lovely holidays.


yes i saw her post and have Opinions. i might even share them and answer questions. HOWEVER i am having some memory issues. if i don't remember or don't want to talk about it, don't push. if you're on a team you'll see the reports and debriefs once i get caught up.

artie, my apologies specifically for your role as cassandra in this, but also i have changed all of your contact information to reflect your status as the unbelieved prophet.

Comments

[xp_jubilee]

My friend! Provider of cinnamon buns. So good you’re back.

[xp_darcy]

If Ange did not provide the cinnamon buns while I was gone I will be shocked, honestly.

[xp_jubilee]

Oh, she did. But you’re not as cranky before coffee.

[xp_darcy]

Oh, I'm already caffeinated before I get to work. I usu--well, I used to make tea in my room before I left for the day. That's my secret, most of you never see me without my morning caffeine.

[xp_jubilee]

Now I’m curious! Is it cranky or sleepy without caffeine?

[xp_darcy]

Depends on how I slept and how I got woken up. This past month? Do not interact unless you like flirting with death.

[xp_jubilee]

Not to self: Always bring Darcy caffeine.

[xp_darcy]

Nah, I chill out eventually. This past month was just pretty bad. Lot of garbage to unpack in my brain, doesn't always come out great.

[xp_jubilee]

Understandable. Remind me to tell you about China and Madripoor at some point. It was…an interesting time.

[xp_darcy]

Fucking Madripoor, I swear. Yeah, we can talk about it sometime.

[xp_jubilee]

Literally, in my case. At least some parts of it.

[xp_darcy]

That's at least part of the way of Madripoor, it seems. Either doing the fucking or being fucked over. Sometimes both!

[xp_tarot]

That is slander and lies. I am a delightful human being at all times of the day.

[xp_jubilee]

Given that you count as one half of my boss, I agree with this 100%. You are a delight.

[xp_artie]

There are things I could say, but since none of them are helpful, I won't.

I'm sorry you had to go through that. I know what it's like, to not be able to trust your own thoughts and memories and reactions.

I'm here if you need anything.

[xp_darcy]

Airing of grievances in private later? (Doug tells me Festivus has passed, but also he's not the boss of me.)

I'm sorry the rest of you had to deal with whatever happened after I left. And the extra work. And I hate that you know what it's like.

[xp_artie]

Honestly, no, no airing of grievances. You got fucked over. We don't bitch out people who got hurt, just the ones who ditch their work.

This wasn't entirely your choice, remember?

[xp_darcy]

Key word entirely, but fine. If you'd like to give some targeted advice once you've been able to read it all, the offer is open.

[xp_tarot]

If Artie is the prophet now he can also have all the birds.

I am glad you are home and safe. Pastries are on me on your first day back in the office.

[xp_darcy]

Well shit, if he gets the birds he might actually have grievances with me. I will bring the birds some shiny things so they don't forget I'm friendly.

Kevin made sure I was someplace I couldn't wallow. Pastries sound great.

[xp_cypher]

Angie just wants any opportunity to foist them on someone else. They always seem to come back, though.

[xp_darcy]

They're like very annoying cats (go to the person that doesn't want to deal with them) but smarter. And meaner.

I don't mind bribing them to give her a short break.

[xp_daredevil]

welcome back, Darce. you were missed.

[xp_darcy]

missed you too. drop in later this week, we'll catch up?

[xp_daredevil]

as you wish

[xp_darcy]

i'm not calling you westley :p

[xp_daredevil]

drat

[xp_darcy]

i could call you farm boy. like calling a tall dude tiny.

[xp_daredevil]

lmao

[xp_darcy]

Ninja Jammies is too good of a contact name to pass up but i'm absolutely rewarding you for all of this cheese later

[xp_daredevil]

...you've been texting Foggy, haven't you?

[xp_darcy]

Would we gang up on you like that? 😇

[xp_daredevil]

in less than a heartbeat. absolutely. traitors, all of you.

[xp_echo]

Ninja Jammies, you say?

[xp_daredevil]

*waves* these are not the comments you're looking for

[xp_darcy]

black shirt, black lounge pants.. not that different from what he wears in the gym but less under armour.

[xp_darcy]

We'll make it up to you later, that's why we're your favorites.

[xp_daredevil]

that is true. you are favourites.

[xp_darcy]

I will retain favorite status by bringing you home a cinnamon roll later this week.

[xp_daredevil]

with raisins?

[xp_darcy]

The ones at Betty's don't have raisins but I'll see what I can do.

[xp_phoenix]

Welcome back. 😊

[xp_darcy]

Thanks Jean ♥